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crazycityslicker

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on: Jul 4, 2018
The basal end of the basilar membrane
 A) is stiffer than the apical end.
  B) is made up of basal cells.
  C) responds best to low (bass) frequency sounds.
  D) none of the above.

Question 2

The point of maximal perturbation of the basilar membrane arising from the traveling wave
 A) determines the temporal component of the traveling wave.
  B) determines the zona pelicula for the traveling wave.
  C) represents the frequency component determined by the umbo of the manubrium.
  D) determines the hair cells that will be maximally stimulated to fire.


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lucas dlamini

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Reply #1 on: Jul 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D


crazycityslicker

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Reply 2 on: Jul 4, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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